Timaka James-Jones


Timaka James-Jones serves as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 51st District, affiliating with the Democratic Party, a position she has held since 2024.[1][2]

Timaka James-Jones
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 51st district
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byRufus Straughter
Personal details
Born (1973-08-16) August 16, 1973
Belzoni, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarvin Vernard Jones
OccupationCircuit Clerk & County Registrar
ProfessionPolitician

James-Jones was the first female African-American Justice Court Judge elected in Humphreys County, as well as the first African-American elected female Circuit Clerk in Humphreys County.[3]

References

  1. Inman, Ed. "Democratic candidates gather for forum in Yazoo City. See what they said". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. Corder, Frank (January 2, 2024). "Mississippi Legislature Gavels in for New Term". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks" (PDF). Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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